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DE HB375

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Bolden

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes notification of candidacy deadline from second Tuesday in July to fourth Tuesday in February
  • Moves withdrawal deadline for candidacy from first Friday after second Tuesday in July to first Friday after fourth Tuesday in February
  • Moves primary election date from second Tuesday after first Monday in September to fourth Tuesday in April, aligning with the presidential primary date
  • Allows candidates to change their candidacy to a different office between the notification deadline and withdrawal deadline, with the change deemed an irrevocable withdrawal from the original office
  • Takes effect on January 1, 2020

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.

Last Action

Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 7 YES 13 NO 1 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT

7/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Administrative Services/Elections6/9/2016
Administration5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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